Afterlife
/ˈæftərlaɪf/
nounIntermediateCommonGeneral
Meaning
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Definitions
1
The continuation of existence after death.
/ˈæftərlaɪf/
nounneutralIntermediate
General
The existence or state of being that continues after death.
Do you believe in an afterlife?
💡 Simply: Life continuing after death.
More Examples
2
Near-death experiences provide some insight into the afterlife.
How It's Used
Religion
"Many religious texts describe vivid accounts of the afterlife."
Metaphysics
"The afterlife is a central concept in spiritual discussions."
from Old English 'æfterlif', meaning 'existence after death'; composed of 'æfter', meaning 'after', and 'lif', meaning 'life'.
Used throughout various religious texts and philosophical discussions throughout history.
Memory tip
Think of continuing life after a movie's final scene: the 'after-life' of the story.
Practice
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